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Curved Form Embracing Nature with a Central Court for Wildlife Engagement

Curved Form Embracing Nature with a Central Court for Wildlife Engagement

Samar Almohamed

A curved form inspired by flamingo feathers integrates natural ventilation and a central court, creating an educational hub for visitors to engage with the wildlife of the Al-Wathba Wetland Reserve.

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Skylight-Enhanced Shelter With Thermal Mass Walls in Volcanic Landscape

Skylight-Enhanced Shelter With Thermal Mass Walls in Volcanic Landscape

Bradley Edwards, Laurence Mcmahon, Matthew Wilson

With a central skylight and thermal mass walls reflecting the natural volcanic terrain, the building serves as a welcoming Visitors Center that connects visitors to the unique landscape of the Dimmuborgir Lava Fields.

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Charred Wooden Shingles and Local Stone Enrich Community Hub Among Volcanic Landscapes

Charred Wooden Shingles and Local Stone Enrich Community Hub Among Volcanic Landscapes

Peter Himmelstein, Jeff Soler, Minghao Yang

Set against the rugged backdrop of Hverfjall’s volcanic landscape, the use of charred wooden shingles and locally sourced stone creates a multifunctional visitors center that seamlessly connects nature and community.

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Concrete Structure Integrating Geothermal Energy for Seasonal Aurora Viewing

Concrete Structure Integrating Geothermal Energy for Seasonal Aurora Viewing

Halle Delmargo

A concrete structure that utilizes geothermal energy complements the seasonal visibility of the Aurora Borealis, offering an engaging experience for visitors year-round.

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Central Corridor Connecting Eco Education and Nature Viewing in Wetland Reserve

Central Corridor Connecting Eco Education and Nature Viewing in Wetland Reserve

Marc Escobar, Yesenia Solorzano

A central corridor interlinks dedicated viewing areas and educational exhibits, creating a cohesive space for environmental learning within the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve.

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Rammed Earth Walls Framing Views of Myvatn Lake and Hverfjall Volcano

Rammed Earth Walls Framing Views of Myvatn Lake and Hverfjall Volcano

Emily Price

Rammed earth walls rise from the landscape, framing panoramic views of Myvatn Lake and Hverfjall Volcano while providing a community-focused visitors center for environmental education and cultural engagement.

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Cor-Ten Steel and Glass Facades Enhancing Visitor Experience in Wetland Ecology

Cor-Ten Steel and Glass Facades Enhancing Visitor Experience in Wetland Ecology

Keith Mcgarry

Set against the backdrop of the Great Kemeri Bog, the use of Cor-Ten steel and glass facades creates a dialogue with the natural landscape, enhancing the visitor experience while serving as an educational center focused on wetland ecology.

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Angled Roofs and Natural Pine Create a Visitors Center Embracing the Bog Ecosystem

Angled Roofs and Natural Pine Create a Visitors Center Embracing the Bog Ecosystem

Gorana Savic, Mario Kupcevsky

Angled roofs define the structure, while untreated pine for the exterior allows the visitors center to harmonize with its natural surroundings, serving as a functional gateway for exploring the Great Kemeri Bog ecosystem.

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Found Materials and Vantage Points Within Dark Pools in the Latvian Landscape

Found Materials and Vantage Points Within Dark Pools in the Latvian Landscape

M. charles Kirkham

Constructed with found materials and strategically placed among dark pools, the facility enhances the visitor experience by offering diverse vantage points to engage with the natural landscape of Kemeri Bog.

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Concrete Shelters Surrounded By Natural Light With Geothermal Heating

Concrete Shelters Surrounded By Natural Light With Geothermal Heating

Ioannis Mathioudakis, Konstantina Koutoula, Evangelos Telitzidis, Katherine a. Liapi

Designed to leverage geothermal energy, the Visitors Center is primarily situated underground, integrating concrete protection and light wells to create a welcoming educational space that reveals panoramic views of the surrounding volcano and lava fields.

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Lava Stone and Gabion Walls Define a Unique Visitor Experience in Volcanic Landscape

Lava Stone and Gabion Walls Define a Unique Visitor Experience in Volcanic Landscape

Zach Grzybowski, Dan Hoch

Constructed with lava stone and gabion walls, the Visitors Center serves as a strategic orientation point in a volcanic landscape, guiding visitors as they prepare to explore the surrounding terrain.

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Local Stone and Dark Metal Visitors Center Emphasizing Natural Landscapes

Local Stone and Dark Metal Visitors Center Emphasizing Natural Landscapes

Yehiel Tsubery

Crafted from local stone and dark metal, the visitor center enhances the volcanic landscape of Hverfjall while providing a space for education and interaction with Iceland's unique geological features.

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Biodiversity Academy Featuring High Thermal Mass Clay Panels and Glulam Structure

Biodiversity Academy Featuring High Thermal Mass Clay Panels and Glulam Structure

Tommaso Ferrari, Diego Perusko, Cristian Torreggiani

Constructed with high thermal mass clay panels and glulam, the center serves as a key educational facility and observation point dedicated to the conservation of the Al Wathba Wetland Reserve's biodiversity.

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Flamingo-Inspired Oval Structure Integrating Natural Colors and Education

Flamingo-Inspired Oval Structure Integrating Natural Colors and Education

Ghada Al-baqoum, Aya Sallam, Alaa Al_shidaifat, Mayass Jaber

The large oval form, reflecting the graceful movement of flamingos, integrates a thoughtful color transition from white to pink while serving as a Visitor Center that fosters education and awareness within the Al-Wathba Wetlands.

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Volcanic Ash Concrete and Wooden Elements in a Visitors Center for Ecological Awareness

Volcanic Ash Concrete and Wooden Elements in a Visitors Center for Ecological Awareness

Philipp Zenner

Utilizing volcanic ash concrete and a continuous wooden wall, the design emphasizes ecological awareness while serving as a visitors center dedicated to reforestation efforts in Iceland's unique volcanic landscape.

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Floating Volume Integrating Sinuous Pathways and Natural Landscape

Floating Volume Integrating Sinuous Pathways and Natural Landscape

Marianna Girgenti

The elevated volume gracefully integrates with the landscape through a sinuous ramp, guiding visitors from parking to various amenities while enhancing the exploration of the surrounding Kemeri Park.

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Rammed Earth Walls and Gabion Baskets Create a Unique Community Hub in the Bog

Rammed Earth Walls and Gabion Baskets Create a Unique Community Hub in the Bog

Vikrant Dalvi, Mahesh Thakur, Manjiri Paprikar

Constructed with rammed earth walls and gabion baskets, the center serves as a communal hub that immerses visitors in the natural landscape of Great Kemeri Bog National Park.

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MODULAR TOWER FOR ECOLOGICAL OBSERVATION

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Located in the wetland landscape of Big Slough and Silver Lake, the design offers a vertical exploration of the natural environment through a carefully articulated watchtower structure. The project merges ecological awareness with spatial complexity, creating an architectural framework for observation, movement, and interaction.

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Set within a remote desert landscape, the installation engages with the surrounding geology through a restrained formal language and material palette. It is conceived as a space for reflection and observation, where geometric structures frame the vastness of the environment.

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A PLATFORM FOR OBSERVATION, CIRCULATION, AND GATHERING

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Hadi Koohihabibi, Pariya Shahbazi, Parsa Kavosi, Kimia Salimzadeh

Located in a small urban center adjacent to open landscape, the structure supports both elevated viewing and pedestrian circulation across its site. Designed to enhance public engagement, it responds to local context through its spatial configuration and material logic.

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A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

Franco Ghilardi

Wrapped in charred wooden shingles and built from cross-laminated timber, this community spa blends wellness, sustainability, and landscape-driven design in a remote Icelandic setting.

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A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

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Wilson Lopes Do Nascimento Junior, Valerio Ziantoni, Gabriela Vitória Carvalho, João Pedro Pina

The design addresses the challenges of desert living by integrating sustainable strategies that support self-sufficiency and environmental resilience. Emphasizing resource efficiency and ecological balance, the project highlights the relationship between built form and natural systems in a harsh environment.

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A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

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Levi Gauge Pfeil

Situated within the prairie landscape of De Smet, South Dakota, the design draws inspiration from the form and symbolism of pioneer-era covered wagons. The intervention engages visitors through movement, materiality, and historical reference.

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Search results for: “Visitors center”

17 projects found:

Curved Form Embracing Nature with a Central Court for Wildlife Engagement

Skylight-Enhanced Shelter With Thermal Mass Walls in Volcanic Landscape

Charred Wooden Shingles and Local Stone Enrich Community Hub Among Volcanic Landscapes

Concrete Structure Integrating Geothermal Energy for Seasonal Aurora Viewing

Central Corridor Connecting Eco Education and Nature Viewing in Wetland Reserve

Rammed Earth Walls Framing Views of Myvatn Lake and Hverfjall Volcano

Cor-Ten Steel and Glass Facades Enhancing Visitor Experience in Wetland Ecology

Angled Roofs and Natural Pine Create a Visitors Center Embracing the Bog Ecosystem

Found Materials and Vantage Points Within Dark Pools in the Latvian Landscape

Concrete Shelters Surrounded By Natural Light With Geothermal Heating

Lava Stone and Gabion Walls Define a Unique Visitor Experience in Volcanic Landscape

Local Stone and Dark Metal Visitors Center Emphasizing Natural Landscapes

Biodiversity Academy Featuring High Thermal Mass Clay Panels and Glulam Structure

Flamingo-Inspired Oval Structure Integrating Natural Colors and Education

Volcanic Ash Concrete and Wooden Elements in a Visitors Center for Ecological Awareness

Floating Volume Integrating Sinuous Pathways and Natural Landscape

Rammed Earth Walls and Gabion Baskets Create a Unique Community Hub in the Bog

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A GEOMETRIC INSTALLATION FOR DESERT REFLECTION

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

A Community Spa with Charred Wooden Shingles and Cross-Laminated Timber

A Climate-Responsive Residence with Living Walls and Voids

A Radial Tower Connecting Landscape and Cultural Narratives

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